helicopter

Here is my list of dislikes (hate):

1. Cold weather when it is the second week of April.
2. A leaky washing machine
3. Picking up after my kids
4. Brussel sprouts ( I don't even know how to spell it)
5. Common house sparrows (they are mean to bluebirds)
6. Dog poop
7. Iran
8. Gas prices
9. Lazy people
10. Age spots

For a while now, I've wanted to become a pilot. My parents almost signed me up for lessons when I was younger, but ultimately didn't. I don't know what has restarted this desire within me, but it's something that has come back in full force.

It's not too much to learn to fly, but I worry about costs after that. Owning my own plane is almost definitely not going to happen, and renting one is expensive enough that I might as well sit back and let someone else fly me around while I sip a diet Coke. And why would I be learning? For a profession?? I have no intention of ever becoming a commercial pilot. It would be nice to fly my family on trips across the Atlantic, or across the country, but probably not realistic. If I did it for the experience, a couple grand for training seems ridiculous considering I can get a good used motorcycle and "fly" in a completely different way for the same amount.

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MI-24 HIND - THE DEVIL'S CHARIOT

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The Mil Mi-24 (NATO reporting name 'Hind') is a versatile, multirole helicopter which acts as both a gunship and a troop transport. It is operated from 1976 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and over thirty other nations. Russian pilots nicknamed the aircraft letayushiy tank or 'flying tank' most probably due to its large size and heavy firepower. Another common nickname is Krokodil ('Crocodile'), a name which derived from the helicopter's camouflage and hull shape.

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